Frequently asked questions.
How can i register for the norseman ballot?
Norseman Xtreme Triathlon and XTRI World Championships 2027 ballot will open Friday September 26 at 15:00 CEST.
The ballot will close Thurday October 2 at 23:59 CEST.
The entry link will be posted on www.nxtri.com and via our social channels.
When Can i register for norseman using x-points?
You will be able to use your X-Points balance to enter Norseman and XTRI World Championship 2027 from Friday, September 26, at 15:00 CEST to Thursday, October 2, at 23:59 CEST. There will be 100 slots available for holders of X-points for our race in 2026.
how do i register for norseman?
Registration opens September 26 at 15:00 CEST.
Opening of the registration window will be announced via our Newsletter, on our homepage, and on Social Media.
what is the x-points system?
X-Points are participation points from XTRI races and products to allow you to enter our over-subscribed races (including Norseman). You earn them by finishing some of the most life-affirming events out there. XTRI do not allocate based on position, all finishers are given the same points.
The exception here is the World Championship at Norseman where the top 5 men and top 5 women are given 50 bonus points.
Read everything about X-Points and see the current ranking at https://www.xtriworldtour.com/x-points
How does the x-point system help me get to norseman?
When we open our ballot you will be able to apply for a X-points slot. The 100 athletes who apply with the highest number of X-points will be offered a place to race.
Those who are unsuccessful will be able to enter the ballot immediately afterwards. Anyone can apply for a points slot, but you should use our points listing table to estimate your chances. For example, if you are number 45 on the list you will be guaranteed a slot, if you are number 150 it’s worth trying (as not everyone on the list will enter), if you are number 420, it’s unlikely you will be lucky.
what is the race date for norseman?
Norseman is always held on the first Saturday of August.
2026: August 1.
2027: August 7.
2028: August 5.
You get it.
how does the extra chances in the draw work?
From the 2016 race, we started giving extra chances for athletes not successful in the draw.
Adding an extra chance for every consecutive unsuccessful year.
First-year applying gives 1 chance in the draw.
Second-year, 2 chances
Third-year, 3 chances
And so on..
The extra chances can be tracked on the athlete profile on www.race.se.
If awarded a starting slot, or if not signing up consecutive years, the counter will be reset.